Candies
Pumpkin seed dark chocolate bark
Dark chocolate bark with toasted pepitas and orange zest.
- Full recipe
- 12 servings
- Serving size
- 1 of 12 equal portions of the full recipe
- Servings per batch
- 12
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Ingredients
Preparing: 2 servings
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Instructions
Heart-healthy tips
- Dark chocolate, nuts and dried fruit stand in for sugary candy.
- Holiday treats are still treats — one serving goes a long way.
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
Applies to: Finished candy, after setting. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.
Counter/pantry: After setting: keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for 1–2 weeks.
Refrigerator: In warm weather, refrigerate airtight to prevent melting or bloom.
Freezer: Freezing suitability has not yet been confirmed for this recipe.
To reheat or serve: Enjoy at room temperature.
Meal prep tip: Layer pieces between parchment so they do not stick.
Storage guidance sources
Category guidance matched to this recipe's preparation state; sources checked 2026-10-24. This is not a laboratory shelf-life test of the exact recipe.
